Annual Mushroom Show at Chicago Botanic Garden, Sept 4

Illinois Mycological Association’s Mushroom Show will celebrate the richness of autumn mushrooms in Illinois.


Highland Park, IL – The Illinois Mycological Association’s (IMA) Mushroom Show will celebrate the richness of autumn mushrooms in Illinois with an exhibit featuring many local varieties. This event will be located in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Regenstein Center on Sunday, September 4, 2016 from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm.

Members of the IMA will provide information and answer questions regarding fungi. Speakers include Mexican mushroom specialist Alan Rockefeller and Andy Wilson of the Chicago Botanic Garden. A children's education area will be available and mushroom books and t-shirts will be for sale.

Mycology is the study of fungi aka as mushrooms. The Illinois Mycological Association is a group of professional and amateur mycologists and mushroom enthusiasts committed to the promotion of scientific and educational
activities related to fungi. Our interests in mycology include their use by humans as a source for medicine and food. In addition, we seek a greater understanding of their dangers, such as poisoning or infection, and their benefits to natural ecosystems. One of our major goals is to educate the general public about the importance of fungi in an effort to enlighten others about these magnificent organisms. The IMA supports conservation efforts to preserve the integrity of natural areas in order to preserve and promote fungal diversity and communities.

‘Mushroom Show,’ is located at the Chicago Botanic Garden at 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe, Illinois 60022. For further information, please contact the Illinois Mycological Association at illinoismyco@gmail.com. The Mushroom Show is free, though there is a fee for parking at the Chicago Botanic Gardens.

Join us for a fun, educational, and family-oriented introduction to fungi!

http://www.illinoismyco.org

I will be there all day on Sunday. If you get to the Botanic Gardens, please check it out!

Regards,
CAthy2

Moetchandon and I are planning to be there.